“I announced new rules in April. The rules are good. Service Canada can help. Members of Parliament can help. You did not come to my information session.”
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A debate about government funding for seniors programs. The Bloc criticized the new requirement for community organizations to register as a business to receive funding, saying it puts projects at risk. The Liberals defended the change as increasing the integrity of the program.
“It's June 11. That's plenty of time. Organizations will figure it out. We're here to help them register. We only want what's best for seniors.”